Albinism in the Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia) (Lesson, 1831): First Report from Bangladesh

Key Points

• To report the first observed case of albinism in Naja kaouthia in Bangladesh.
• Rescue operation by the Snake Rescue Team Bangladesh
• Identification of the species
• Documentation of physical characteristics
• A juvenile Naja kaouthia measuring 40.03 cm was rescued
• First documented case of albinism in this species from Bangladesh